Darts sensation Luke Littler has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s bizarre handling of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo at the World Cup, calling on the player to be afforded minutes.
Mainoo enjoyed a superb latter half of the 2025/26 season, sparked by Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and the appointment of Michael Carrick as his replacement.
One of Carrick’s first major decisions was to restore Mainoo to the team after he was constantly overlooked by Amorim. It’s a decision that paid dividends. Mainoo was crucial, helping United to finish in third place and secure Champions League football after a two-year absence.
His impressive performances earned him a spot in the England World Cup squad. But Mainoo has yet to get a taste of the action in the tournament despite the nation’s struggles in midfield.
The Three Lions have made steady progress at the World Cup, beating Croatia in their opening game before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana and then seeing off Panama to secure their place in the Round of 32.
Mainoo enjoyed a superb latter half of the 2025/26 season, sparked by Ruben Amorim’s dismissal and the appointment of Michael Carrick as his replacement.
One of Carrick’s first major decisions was to restore Mainoo to the team after he was constantly overlooked by Amorim. It’s a decision that paid dividends. Mainoo was crucial, helping United to finish in third place and secure Champions League football after a two-year absence.
His impressive performances earned him a spot in the England World Cup squad. But Mainoo has yet to get a taste of the action in the tournament despite the nation’s struggles in midfield.
The Three Lions have made steady progress at the World Cup, beating Croatia in their opening game before being held to a goalless draw by Ghana and then seeing off Panama to secure their place in the Round of 32.
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